The ancient world for a price that won’t break the bank.
With 2 extra nights, it’s a vacation lover’s dream!
At a Glance
Where?
From Rome round trip, making one stop in Türkiye, three stops in Greece, and one more in Italy.
When?
September 11— 20, 2026 (9 nights)
How much?
$1193 (Interior) including all taxes and mandatory fees — $1693 (Balcony) including all taxes and mandatory fees — payment plans are available
How many ?
Minimum 20 guests, but typically 50 – 100
What's included?
Double occupancy cabin (pay extra for solo occupancy); onboard entertainment and activities, meals, most beverages, access to private excursions and other Daddy Cruise benefits (see below).
We are a gay group (usually 50-100 guests) on a ‘regular cruise’ of 3,000 other guests (so we’re not an ‘all-gay’ cruise)
What about special needs?
Accessible cabins are available; most dietary restrictions are easily accommodated
What if?
Your deposit is refundable until June 6, 2026 (less a $150 cancellation fee). Travel protection insurance is available.
The best cabins go first, book now to get the best!
Carnival Legend
We sail on the Carnival Legend. Cruise Critic rates her 4 out of 5 stars. They love the extensive refurbishment the Legend got in 2024, including several upgrades to dining options. Even when she’s full, Cruise Critic says the Legend is large enough, but not particularly crowded.
Our main hangout will be the Alchemy Martini Bar, where trained mixologists whip up concoctions on the spot—from the menu as well as newly created just for you! Afterhours, attend a stunning show in the grand Follies Lounge (the main theater), or head to the Punchliner Club, featuring top-notch comedians, different every night. Or perhaps a lively evening in the Billie’s Piano Bar.
We’ll be in the Mediterranean, so during the day you’ll want to cool off at one of the several pools on board—one of which is in the Serenity Adult Only Retreat area. No kids allowed, yay! And no additional fee either, double yay!). Now, if you’re feeling adventurous, check out Legend’s new onboard water park with it’s two big water slides and other water features.
Itinerary
The fun begins the moment you board the Carnival Legend—which has been designed from bow to stern for your fun and enjoyment. As we sail out of Rome, we’ll gather for a hosted Daddy Cruises® Party. Here, you’ll meet your fellow cruisers and start making new friends right away. We’ll sail leisurely down the coast of Italy—passing the famous Amalfi coast (we/ll stop there on our way back to Rome later).
Our first full day is at sea. Relax, unwind and get into vacation mode (and start recovering from jet lag!). Lounge on your private balcony or near one of the pools, or maybe even find a quiet nook to settle in with a book. Want to be more active on your day at sea? Play bingo, work out at the gym, watch a movie, dance all night, attend a cooking seminar, soak in a hot tub, watch a sunset (or a sunrise), play trivia games, sing along at the piano bar, do some wine tasting, check your email or surf the internet, grab a snack, watch live entertainment, get lucky in the casino, indulge in a spa treatment, catch the game in the sports bar, and on and on.
What’s the hurry to get there? We’ll enjoy another relaxing day at sea. Or, will that be another exhilarating day at sea? It’s your vacation, so you decide!
Once a Roman provincial capital, Ephesus is also home to several of Christendom’s holiest sites. Walk ancient Roman ruins including the Odeum, the Celsus Libraray, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater seated 25,000 and is the site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians. Not a historian? Carpet weaving is a cottage industry in Turkey and here you can observe the different stages of the carpet making process (and perhaps find the perfect carpet to bring home with you!).
Widely recognized as a gay haven, Mykonos boasts hip boutiques, Little Venice and windmills. A stroll around town shopping, or a trip to the beach are in order here. Also visit the Aegean Maritime Museum, Delos Museum (featuring artifacts from the early Archaic period through the Roman Imperial times), or the Panagia Tourliani Monastery.
The past maintains a vibrant presence in the cradle of Western civilization. Atop the Acropolis, the serene Parthenon sails above the commotion of modern Athens. This is the birthplace of modern democracy. Below, and packed with busy shops and lively tavernas, modern Athens is a colorful counterpoint to classical Greece. Visit the Old Olympic stadium—host of the first modern games in 1896, as well as 2004. Other sites include the Temple of Zeus, the Plaka, the Acropolis, Temple of Poseidon, Ancient Agora, the Athens Museum, or maybe you’ll want to head to Corinth with its Temple of Apollo and the Corinthian canal (a 19th century engineering marvel). One day will certainly not be enough time for you to do much more than whet your appetite to return again soon!
Perched on the west coast of the Peloponnesus, Greece's largest peninsula, this sleepy fishing village of some 300 souls is your gateway to Olympia, site of the original Olympic Games. Held every four years between 776 B.C. and 393 A.D., when the Emperor Theodosius banned pagan festivals, the Olympic Games celebrated the ideal harmony of mind and body. Every four years, the sacred flame of Altis is rekindled to light the torch for the Modern Games. Explore the ancient Greek ruins (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), go wine or olive oil tasting, or relax and soak up the sun on one of the lovely beaches—the choice is yours!
Here’s your last day to enjoy vacation mode while at sea!
Naples is Italy’s 3rd largest city, and a bustling metropolis famed for its stately buildings, crowded streets and of course its signature dish: pizza! But despite that, you’ll likely want to leave the city. You face a tough choice, tho. Do you tour the fabled Amalfi coast? Miles of beautiful scenery, from the fragrant lemon groves that dot the lush landscape, to the dramatic cliffs that meet the sea below. Or do you take a quick trip to Isle of Capri—posh destination of the rich and famous since Roman times? Or do you walk the ancient streets of Pompeii? When Mt Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it completely buried this city. Today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fascinating ruins that hint at a once-thriving metropolis. Now if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can actually climb Mt Vesuvius itself!
Welcome back to Rome—enriched and inspired and full of memories that will last a lifetime!
Why Sail with Us?
Happy hour is happier with your Daddys!
You’ll never have to feel lost with us there to answer questions, take care of problems, and even facilitate you meeting other guys on board
From zoom calls to a private group facebook page to pre-cruise dinner in our host city, you’ll feel like you’re boarding the ship with old friends already
Introverts and shy guys love feeling welcome and included as much (or as little) as is comfortable for them. No pressure here to engage!
You’ll be with a group of LGBTQ people and allies, on a regular cruise with all walks of life. This keeps costs down, and allows for discretion, broader entertainment options, and activities that don’t just get going after bedtime!
From our standing group dinner reservation, to our daily happy hour; from our private activities on board to our private excursions in port—you’ll always have a seat waiting for you (if you want it).
We’ll help you experience fewer unexpected expenses, fewer unpleasant surprises, and fewer travel missteps.
You’ll feel safe with our large LGBTQ group both on board, and in port. Our host ship, the Canrival Legend, is welcoming, and our private tour guides are sensitive to the special needs of the LGBTQ traveler.
Travel Risk Free (or pretty close to it!)
Travel protection insurance is available.
Deposits are refundable (less $150/person) until June 6, 2026
We promise your Daddy Cruise experience will far exceed what the cruise line delivers without us. If not, we’ll make it up to you.
The cost of the cruise covers your cabin, tons of food and beverages (excluding alcohol and soft drinks; you’ll pay extra for those), all the Daddy Cruise benefits, entertainment on board and so much more. There are additional things you’ll want to budget for: travel protection insurance (I never travel without it); excursions (you’re free to disembark in each port, but the experience is much better if you join an organized outing with us or with the cruise line); transportation to/from the ship (flights, ground transfers); gratuities of $16/person/day (for crew staff: housekeepers, waiters, etc.), and pre-cruise hotel (the ship will not wait for you if your flight is late for whatever reason, so I always recommend you arrive at least one day before).
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Cruise lines typically advertise cruise prices at half of what a cabin actually costs. They assume that two will share the cabin (called “double occupancy”). If you sail solo, they will charge almost double that advertised rate to cover the full cost of the cabin.
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Of course! While we cater to the LGBTQ community, our allies are always welcome!
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You’re always welcome to participate as much, or as little as you like. No pressure from us to engage, no hassle if you opt to sit anything out! We’ll be there to welcome and encourage you at whatever level of engagement feels right for you.
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Enjoy it! We will offer plenty of opportunities to connect with the rest of us, but nothing is required. Dine with us, or on your own, or with a friend, or even in your cabin! Join one of our private excursions, or go with one offered by the cruise line, or explore a port on your own, or stay on board. It’s your vacation—spend it however you like!
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Ships are designed to minimize this, and there are several ways you can reduce that risk even more: from patches you wear, to pills you take, to even the location of your cabin on the ship (which can make a difference!). Those who do get seasick experience minor discomfort and find that bed rest (maybe catching up on a movie in your room?) helps.
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Absolutely not! Large, all-gay cruises have a reputation for this, but we’ll be on a regular ship with a thousand other guests of all persuasion. You’re certainly welcome to hook up with others if you want to, discreetly of course.
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Typically, most of our guests are middle aged or senior gay men, but a lot of younger guys join us as well. The mix is split evenly between singles and couples. All races are represented, as are all genders and those of varying physical abilities. Allies (non-LGBTQ people) are also very welcome. And remember, the rest of the ship will be filled with people of all walks of life.
With Daddys onboard, even elevator rides are fun!
Daddy Cruises® Exclusive Extras
Taking a break from the heat in the jungles of Panama
Welcome Aboard Party (with free drinks!)—come meet your fellow Daddies and friends in a warm, welcoming, and casual atmosphere. Play our fun mingling/get-to-know-you activity, and start forging friendships that will last a lifetime.
Free Welcome Aboard Gifts include a lanyard for your sailing card… and then some other goodies!
Access to exclusive excursions just for us (additional fee applies).
Special Daddy Cruise® group activities on board (card games, trivia contests, happy hours, parties, etc.)
Special discounted rates at our host hotel in Rome before the cruise and after the cruise.
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